Energon Hooks

A bolder way example.

As if an almost unbeatable arsenal was not enough, Optimus Prime also has his energon hooks, if he want to make things more daring in ways that swords can't do.

The energon hooks are extended from his forearms in the same manner as the swords.

Fiction

Revenge of the Fallen film

To help NEST combat Demolishor, Optimus Prime was sent to Shanghai by plane. Jumping from the plane that was transporting him in vehicle mode, Prime used three parachutes to reach the ground safely, whereupon he cut the parachutes with his energon hooks.

Prime later used the energon hooks again in his attack on Grindor, ripping off the Decepticon's face with this weapon. Revenge of the Fallen

Toys

Transformers (2010)

Voyager Class toys

• Battle Blades Optimus Prime (Voyager Class, 2010)

In the Japanese release of this mold, the energon swords were replaced by the energon hooks.

Leader Class toys

• Optimus Prime (Leader Class, 2010)

Again the energon swords were replaced by the energon hooks in this redeco/retool of the first version of this mold. Other changes included new battle-damaged paint and a new voice box.